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Coinbase CEO Responds to SEC Lawsuit Accusing Crypto Exchange of Securities Law Violations
8.6.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has responded to the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against his cryptocurrency exchange. The securities regulator charged Coinbase with “operating its crypto asset trading platform as an unregistered national securities...
SEC Seeks Court Approval to Freeze Binance US Crypto Assets, Citing Customer Safety Concerns
7.6.2023
Seeking court approval, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively pursuing a measure to freeze cryptocurrency assets linked to Binance US. In order to to “ensure the safety of customer assets,” the securities regulator deems this action as an urgent necessity. SEC Files...
US CFTC issues letter on digital asset derivatives, clearing compliance in 3 areas
30.5.2023
The letter is a reminder, but a highly specific one that is reminiscent of the SEC’s recent custody rule proposal in part
US Regulator Issues Warning for Firms Providing Clearings Services for Crypto
30.5.2023
A US regulator warned firms on Tuesday of the risks that come with the clearing of digital assets.
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an advisory titled, “Review of Risks Associated with Expansion of DCO Clearing of Digital Assets.”
Derivatives clearing organizations, or DCOs...
U.S. CFTC Warns About Clearing Derivatives Tied to Digital Assets
30.5.2023
The derivatives agency said that clearing organizations it oversees have moved into the crypto space and it issued a reminder that they need to actively address the risks
9 Asian Countries Discuss De-Dollarization Measures in Meeting Hosted by Iran
25.5.2023
Top officials from nine Asian countries, members of the Asian Clearing Union (ACU), have gathered in Tehran for their annual meeting, where de-dollarization takes center stage. In addition to the officials from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka...
FTX leadership sues Sam Bankman-Fried over $220M deal made prior to bankruptcy
18.5.2023
When FTX tried to sell the platform after filing for bankruptcy, the top bid was for just $1 million, representing a 99.5% decline in value
DLT-Powered Financial Markets Could Save $100B Per Year, TradFi Study Says
17.5.2023
The Global Financial Markets Association called for regulators to be more open to the tech underpinning cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Makes Progress in Clearing Backlog, but Lightning Network Capacity and Channels Dropped Amid Congestion
14.5.2023
In the past week, the Bitcoin network has made progress in resolving its congestion issues. On May 7, 2023, the number of unconfirmed transactions reached an all-time high of over 500,000 transfers, causing a major backlog. However, as of today, that number has been reduced to 263,406. Currently...
Bitcoin Network Starts to Clear Congestion, Onchain Fees Drop by 90%
11.5.2023
On May 7, 2023, the Bitcoin network was plagued with an overwhelming 500,000 unconfirmed transactions, causing a major bottleneck in the system. However, the good news is that the congestion has been clearing, resulting in a significant reduction in onchain fees, which have now dropped below $5....
Average Bitcoin Transaction Fees Skyrocket to $19.20 per Transfer as Over 440,000 Transactions Remain Unconfirmed
8.5.2023
Bitcoin transaction fees have surged significantly in the past 24 hours, with the average fee reaching $19.20 per transfer. The increase in fees can be linked to a backlog of transactions trapped in the mempool, as over 440,000 unconfirmed transactions are currently awaiting confirmation. Block...
SEC Charges Crypto Exchange Bittrex With Operating Unregistered Exchange, Broker, and Clearing Agency
17.4.2023
After the report revealing that the cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex had received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the securities regulator charged Bittrex and the company’s CEO on April 17 for “operating an unregistered exchange, broker,...
London Stock Exchange’s LCH SA to Clear Bitcoin Futures and Options on GFO-X Through New Service
13.4.2023
On April 13, 2023, the London Stock Exchange’s LCH division, a clearing house group serving major international exchanges and a wide range of over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced its plans to offer clearing of bitcoin index futures and options contracts traded on GFO-X. Frank Soussan...
London Stock Exchange may provide clearing services for BTC derivatives starting in Q4
13.4.2023
LCH SA will team up with the FCA-regulated GFO-X trading venue to create a centrally cleared, regulated trading environment
London Stock Exchange Unit to Clear Bitcoin Index Futures, Options
13.4.2023
LCH said its partnership with trading venue GFO-X shows its commitment to the growing crypto asset class
Indonesia targets launch of its national crypto exchange by June
3.2.2023
Indonesia's financial services regulator first expressed its intentions to establish a crypto exchange back in 2021
Clearing company tests out securities transaction settlements on blockchain networks
1.12.2022
The Digital Dollar Project and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation trialed a potential settlement system using tokenized securities and CBDC in real world conditions
FTX Direct Clearing Plan Was Nowhere Close to Being Approved, CFTC Chief Says
28.11.2022
Rostin Behnam had previously said the plans to streamline financial market structure were a potentially unique disruptive innovation
Australian Securities Exchange Cancels Blockchain-Based Clearing System at $168M Cost
17.11.2022
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has cancelled its much-delayed blockchain replacement to its aged Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS)
FTX Withdraws US CFTC Derivatives Clearing Plan: Bloomberg
11.11.2022
Company previously submitted plan for approval that would allow customers to assess and respond to derivatives risks in real time